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A building with a yellow facade, a covered outdoor area with a palm tree, and a large flowering bush.

A hot tub with two people, a wooden deck, and a lattice wall with hanging flower baskets.

A kitchen with a water dispenser, a coffee machine, and a view of pink flowers through the window.

A hotel room with a bed, a bedside table with a phone, a vase of flowers, a nightstand with a lamp, a mirror, and a painting of a beach scene.

1. Mission Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 1.8 km from De Anza Beach

Terry

￥17,276

￥21,134 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 9 - Sep 10

A covered outdoor seating area with stone pillars, a metal fence, and a table with chairs.

A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, and pendant lighting.

A reception desk with a "Welcome to the Golden State" sign, a "Treats" sign, and two refrigerated display cases.

A snack and beverage section with refrigerated display cases and shelves stocked with snacks and drinks.

2. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

Westside Santa Cruz, 1.6 km from De Anza Beach

Monika

￥19,092

￥22,076 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A balcony with two chairs, a small table with a vase of flowers, and a view of a parking lot and amusement park.

A hotel room with two beds, a balcony, and large colorful wall art.

A red popcorn machine with a large container of popcorn, a pot, and a phone receiver.

A restaurant with a wooden dining table, chairs, and a vase of flowers.

3. Carousel Beach Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 4.2 km from De Anza Beach

daphanie

￥12,229

￥14,460 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

A beach view with a sign for Marea Sol Hotel, palm trees, and a pier with boats.

A modern living room with a grey sectional sofa, a round coffee table, and a blue ottoman. There is a desk with a chair, a framed picture on the wall, and a large window with curtains.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a painting on the wall.

A balcony with a table and chairs, overlooking a beach and pier with palm trees.

4. Marea Sol Hotel

Westside Santa Cruz, 3.8 km from De Anza Beach

Katharine

￥17,134

￥19,879 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 23 - Sep 24

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a small table.

A reception desk with a modern design, a large window offering a view of the street, and a decorative mural on the wall.

A Pepsi vending machine with various drink options.

A balcony with a view of a parking lot, a building with multiple floors, and palm trees.

5. Seaside Inn & Suites

Westside Santa Cruz, 4.6 km from De Anza Beach

Justin

￥7,521

￥11,408 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a chair.

A room with a grey sofa, two wooden chairs, a small table with papers, and a large window with a view of parked cars and greenery outside.

A reception area with a counter, a desk, and a chair. There are framed pictures on the wall and a small shelf with magazines.

A conference room with round tables and chairs, a mounted TV, and a bulletin board with pamphlets.

6. Beachview Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 3.5 km from De Anza Beach

Michael

￥8,734

￥11,806 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 9 - Sep 10

The Ocean Pacific Lodge building with a clear blue sky.

A building with a blue and yellow facade, a sign indicating no vacancies, and the name "Ocean Pacific Lodge".

A hot tub with a metal ladder, surrounded by greenery and a concrete deck.

A hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

7. Ocean Pacific Lodge

Downtown, 3.5 km from De Anza Beach

Joyce

￥13,923

￥18,031 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

A balcony with rows of beach chairs, a railing, and a view of the beach and ocean.

A living room with wicker furniture, a grey sofa, and a wooden coffee table.

A kitchen with a blue counter, wooden cabinets, and a large window with blinds.

A modern office space with a red desk, wicker chairs, a computer, and a bookshelf.

8. Beach Street Inn and Suites

Westside Santa Cruz, 3.6 km from De Anza Beach

Julie

￥20,783

￥23,974 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 14 - Sep 15

A wooden interior with large windows overlooking a beach.

A spacious lobby with high ceilings, arched windows, and a variety of seating arrangements including sofas, armchairs, and a bar area.

A row of colorful houses along a waterfront.

A dining area with a long table set for a meal, large windows offering a view, and a modern ceiling design.

9. La Bahia Hotel and Spa

Westside Santa Cruz, 3.8 km from De Anza Beach

Elizabeth

￥40,389

￥54,066 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

A modern lounge area with sofas, a coffee table, surfboards on the wall, and a fireplace.

A Hyatt Place hotel entrance with a covered walkway, a clear sky, and a well-lit facade.

A bar area with wooden beams, hanging pendant lights, a wine display, and bar stools.

10. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz, 4.5 km from De Anza Beach

Joe

￥20,783

￥23,973 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A modern lobby with a wooden floor, seating area, large windows, and a plant.

A modern hotel lobby with a round table, yellow chairs, a large potted plant, and a patterned carpet.

A hotel room with two beds, a stone wall, a mural of a pier, and a window.

A modern reception area with a wooden log wall, a beverage refrigerator, and a view of the sea.

11. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 3.6 km from De Anza Beach

Antionette

￥21,119

￥24,350 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 9 - Sep 10

A spacious lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and large windows offering views of the night sky.

A modern lounge area with a fireplace, blue armchairs, a beige sofa, and a small table.

A hotel lobby with seating areas, a bar, and a reception desk.

A pool area with a clear sky, a building with a tiled roof, and outdoor furniture.

12. Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

8.7 km from De Anza Beach

Anna Christine

￥22,447

￥25,796 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 9 - Sep 10

A spacious living area with a stone fireplace, green walls, and a large window.

An outdoor patio with a wooden table and chairs, green umbrellas, and potted plants.

A hotel room with a large bed, a night sky mural, a wall-mounted heater, and a nightstand with a lamp.

A spacious living area with wicker furniture, a teal carpet, and large windows with blinds.

13. Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites

8.8 km from De Anza Beach

Nathan

￥23,775

￥27,284 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 21 - Sep 22

A Courtyard by Marriott hotel with outdoor seating, a fire pit, and potted plants.

A modern lounge area with a sectional sofa, a glass coffee table, and a bar with stools.

A multi-story hotel entrance with a central staircase, surrounded by planters and a sign reading "Courtyard by Marriott".

A modern hotel lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a counter with coffee machines.

14. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 4.1 km from De Anza Beach

jessika

￥22,501

￥25,901 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 14 - Sep 15

A street view with a building featuring a pink fence, a tree, and parked cars.

A building with a white picket fence, a small bridge, and a bush.

A kitchen with dark cabinets, a microwave, a stove, a sink, and a refrigerator.

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, a nightstand, and a painting on the wall.

15. Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Lower Ocean, 4.2 km from De Anza Beach

Denny

￥9,776

￥11,411 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

16. Salt Air Lodge

Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 4.1 km from De Anza Beach

"Despite claims of a recent remodel, the bed was tough and felt like an outdated box-spring. We were stuck next to a loud ice machine that cycled on and off all night; the hotel was full so they couldn’t move us. Walls had unexplained stains running down them, and the bathroom had about five flies we had to swat. There was a mini fridge and microwave; however, there was a coffee maker— no cups, coffee, or tea. No ice bucket or bags either, and the lobby didn’t even have a fork. This was a real...

Isaac

￥14,542

￥16,748 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

A modern dining area with red chairs and a wooden table, a kitchen with red cabinets, and a fireplace.

A hotel room with a large window, a desk with a computer, a chair, a small table, and a decorative branch on the wall.

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, TV, and a small kitchenette.

17. Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

10 km from De Anza Beach

Steven

￥17,134

￥19,707 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A bedroom with a large bed, a desk, a dresser, and a view of the outdoors through a sliding door.

A multi-story hotel with a central entrance, balconies, and outdoor seating areas.

A kitchen counter with a stainless steel container, a white appliance, and wicker baskets.

A modern kitchen with a microwave, refrigerator, and wooden cabinets. There is a round dining table with two chairs and a potted plant.

18. Bella Notte

Eastside Santa Cruz, 6.3 km from De Anza Beach

Andrea

￥15,821

￥27,877 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

An indoor swimming pool with lounge chairs and a high ceiling with a balcony.

A hotel lobby with a yellow color scheme, a double staircase, and a person pushing a luggage cart.

A hotel room with a bathroom, a desk, a bed, and a window.

19. The Aqua Pacific Hotel

Lower Ocean, 4.6 km from De Anza Beach

Salvador

￥7,542

￥11,165 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 9 - Sep 10

A spacious indoor area with wicker furniture, large windows offering a view of the beach and ocean, and a surf shop sign.

A modern building with multiple dining areas, large windows, and a view of the beach and palm trees.

A balcony with a sofa, armchairs, and a table with drinks, overlooking a pool and umbrellas.

A balcony with a view of the beach, a sofa with cushions, a glass table with a tray of food and drinks, and a potted plant.

20. Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz, 3.4 km from De Anza Beach

Henry

￥39,237

￥44,678 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

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Compare popular hotels close to De Anza Beach

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Mission Inn	9.0 Wonderful 1,009 reviews	View
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA	9.0 Wonderful 704 reviews	View
La Bahia Hotel and Spa	9.6 Exceptional 472 reviews	View
Dream Inn Santa Cruz	9.4 Exceptional 1,048 reviews	View
Carousel Beach Inn	9.2 Wonderful 74 reviews	View

Top De Anza Beach Hotel Reviews

Mission Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room. Great breakfast.great hot pot"

Seaside Inn & Suites

10/10 Excellent

"Great stay for business or pleasure"

Ocean Front/Family house Santa Cruz on West Cliff

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely home. All the amenities we needed. Host easy to communicate with. Beautiful beach view. Loved sitting on front lawn and people watching. Beach walk right across the street. Close to many great restaurants. Would definitely book again"

Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

10/10 Excellent

"Super friendly front desk staff, nice hotel and as always great breakfast"

Mitchell's Cove Beach House

10/10 Excellent

"excellent stay"

Sunny, Modern Cottage w/ Stunning Views, Steps from Beach & Natural Bridges

10/10 Excellent

"Wonderful quiet property with a great location to enjoy all things Santa Cruz. The neighborhood is very quiet and just a short walk to the beach, coffee shops, restaurants, and boutique stores. The cottage was clean, well appointed and the bed was extremely comfortable.Would highly recommend and will be looking forward to booking this property again in the future."

West Cliff Getaway

10/10 Excellent

"The house was clean and very spacious. We loved the Keurig and different coffee choices. It was very relaxing sitting in the backyard with a fire pit to warm you in the cool evening. Parking was very ample. It’s located just a few doors down from a most beautiful view of the ocean.Four of us stayed there with our mountain bikes secured in the garage. We plan on returning and booking the same home sometime in the near future.Would highly recommend this house to anyone who wants to enjoy a visit to Santa Cruz."

Iconic West Cliff with Views!

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful views of the Pacific! More than adequate kitchen supplies and equipment. Wonderful large dining room table for family dinners. When we had a plumbing issue (backed up kitchen sink), response was extremely prompt and the issue was quickly resolved. We had a terrific stay!"

Serenity at Natural Bridges - 5 min Walk to Beach

10/10 Excellent

"Wonderful home. Very spacious, very clean and the host left detailed instructions and was easily accessible."

Other attractions near De Anza Beach

A coastal landscape with a large rock formation featuring a natural arch over the ocean, surrounded by beachgoers and pine trees.

Moore Creek Wetland Nature Preserve

You can take time to visit Moore Creek Wetland Nature Preserve during your travels to Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area, or seek out the biking trails.

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A coastal landscape with two prominent rock formations and a sandy beach.

Natural Bridges State Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Natural Bridges State Beach during your trip to Santa Cruz? Attend a sporting event in this walkable area, or seek out the biking trails.

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A natural rock arch formation on a beach with calm waters reflecting the structure.

Natural Bridges State Park

9.0/10 (842 reviews)

You can take time to visit Natural Bridges State Park during your travels to Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area, or seek out the biking trails.

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Seymour Marine Discovery Center at Long Marine Laboratory

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Seymour Marine Discovery Center at Long Marine Laboratory during your travels in Santa Cruz. You can seek out the surfing spots and biking trails in this walkable area.

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Younger Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Younger Beach during your trip to Santa Cruz? Experience the entertainment choices or attend a sporting event in this walkable area.

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Swift Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Swift Beach during your trip to Santa Cruz? Attend a sporting event in this walkable area, or seek out the biking trails.

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Moore Creek Wildlife Preserve

Explore the lovely green spaces of Moore Creek Wildlife Preserve and enjoy the surfing in Nobel. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area, or seek out the biking trails.

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Swift Street Courtyard

8.6/10 (4 reviews)

You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Swift Street Courtyard during your trip to Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area, or seek out the biking trails.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around De Anza Beach?

De Anza Beach is located in Santa Cruz. This walkable area is known for its beautiful beaches and sporting events. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 18 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay close to De Anza Beach?

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and an outdoor pool. It's located just a short 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from De Anza Beach. Other good choices within a few miles include Mission Inn and La Bahia Hotel and Spa.

How many hotels are there close to De Anza Beach?

Expedia has 18 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from De Anza Beach.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near De Anza Beach, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel bookings are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of check in. If your reservation is non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to get top deals close to De Anza Beach.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near De Anza Beach?

For additional details about rescheduling or cancelling your stay near De Anza Beach, click here.

What can I see and do near De Anza Beach?

Seymour Marine Discovery Center at Long Marine Laboratory, Santa Cruz Surfing Museum, and Lighthouse Point Park feature a variety of fascinating exhibits to see while you're in town. Mark Abbot Memorial Lighthouse, Williams-Reynolds House, and Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park are well-known local landmarks worth a visit. Enjoy the outdoors at University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum, Pleasure Point Park, or Moore Creek Wildlife Preserve.

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Our top choices for De Anza Beach hotels

1. Mission Inn

2. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

3. Carousel Beach Inn

4. Marea Sol Hotel

5. Seaside Inn & Suites

6. Beachview Inn

7. Ocean Pacific Lodge

8. Beach Street Inn and Suites

9. La Bahia Hotel and Spa

10. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

11. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

12. Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

13. Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites

14. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

15. Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

16. Salt Air Lodge

17. Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

18. Bella Notte

19. The Aqua Pacific Hotel

20. Dream Inn Santa Cruz

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Top De Anza Beach Hotel Reviews

Mission Inn

Seaside Inn & Suites

Ocean Front/Family house Santa Cruz on West Cliff

Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

Mitchell's Cove Beach House

Sunny, Modern Cottage w/ Stunning Views, Steps from Beach & Natural Bridges

West Cliff Getaway

Iconic West Cliff with Views!

Serenity at Natural Bridges - 5 min Walk to Beach

Other attractions near De Anza Beach

Moore Creek Wetland Nature Preserve

Natural Bridges State Beach

Natural Bridges State Park

Seymour Marine Discovery Center at Long Marine Laboratory

Younger Beach

Swift Beach

Moore Creek Wildlife Preserve

Swift Street Courtyard

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